Page 4 August 22, 2013 Finance Steer Clear of Auto Repair Scams By Jason Alderman decide to get a second opinion or World Series Bound? repairs, you’re not alone. According contains itemizes all work completedMake sure the final repair billhave the work done elsewhere.If you feel frustrated or intimidatedwhenever you take your car in for to the Federal Trade Commission and parts used. (Ask them to show By Adam Serrao run average. Then there’s Puig. He’s the guy and the Better Business Bureau, you the work done and replaced They just couldn’t lose. They won at home, who turned the whole thing around. The auto repair fraud consistently ranks parts.) Also have the bill spell out they won on the road, they won against the “Wild Horse,” as Scully likes to call him, has among the top consumer complaints any guaranteed items (including best teams in Major League Baseball, they enlivened this team with a desire to play and they receive. exclusions), in case problems occur won against the worst teams in Major League win that it had otherwise all but lost. Puig Although most auto repair shops are later and you need contractual proof. baseball and they won against everybody in is the epitome of valuable to the Dodgers. legitimate, some unscrupulous operators will Watch out for these common scams: between. They beat National League teams, But if Puig is the trigger, Hanley Ramirez rip off inexperienced car owners by performing They give you a verbal estimate then charge American League teams, Cy Young Award is the gunpowder. Ramirez is the guy that unnecessary or unauthorized repairs, substituting a higher price. Always get it in writing. candidates and back-of-the-end rotation guys. makes everything explode. Batting near .360 counterfeit or used replacement parts, or A shop lures you in with low-cost specials Veteran managers couldn’t find a way to on the season with a dozen home runs and even doing such shoddy work that lives are (oil change, brake inspection, etc.), then pads beat them, nor could managers making their 39 RBIs (as of last Sunday) in limited action endangered. the work order with other repairs you don’t debut in baseball like Ryan Sandberg did this year, the Dodgers’ shortstop has been Here are tips for becoming a more informed want or need. If in doubt, have the initial against the Boys in Blue with the Phillies a sparkplug on offense, consistently finding consumer and a few common scams to avoid: work done and get a second opinion on the last weekend. The fact is that for at least ways to drill the ball when in the starting Try to have a trusted repair shop already lined rest, unless there’s an immediate safety issue. one-third of the season through this writing lineup. But what about Adrian Gonzalez? up before you need one. Ask friends or your Charging for services that are covered last weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers have Quiet as kept, he leads the Dodgers in hits, auto insurance company for recommendations, under the car’s warranty. (Always read your been the most successful team in the entire home runs, RBIs and games played while or search the Better Business Bureau’s website warranty carefully.) league. Across town, the Angels are on the maintaining the sort of quiet confidence that (www.bbb.org) for accredited businesses. Also: Dishonest mechanics have been known to verge of missing the playoffs for the fourth is necessary from a leader on the ballclub. Ask the state Attorney General’s office (www. inflict intentional damage during an inspection straight year with a mammoth payroll and “I’m not here to even worry about who’s naag.org) whether any complaints have been in order to boost needed repairs. questions abound. The Dodgers, on the other getting credit or who’s not,” Gonzalez said. filed against prospective mechanics. They don’t want to return replaced parts hand, are using their money well-spent to “I’m just here to help the team win. It’s the Look for mechanics currently certified by to you, which could mean the work wasn’t literally take the league by storm. While last thing on my mind.” the National Institute for Automotive Service actually done, or they used inferior parts. the Angels have spent their money on the The Dodgers’ bullpen went from being Excellence (www.ase.com) or who belong to (Keep in mind that there could be discarded wrong pieces entirely, the Dodgers’ puzzle is one of the worst in the league to literally your insurer’s authorized repair network. parts lying around that they could pass off fitting together perfectly. In last place in the one of the best. Ronald Belisario and Paco If your car’s warranty is still in force, as yours.) National League West in June, the Dodgers Rodriguez have become the perfect setup you may be required to use only authorized Going against your car manufacturer’s over the course of two months since became men to get the ball to Kenley Jansen. Former dealerships. recommendations. If your manual recommends the best team in all of baseball. Giants’ All-Star closer Brian Wilson should If your car needs major work, gather several getting an oil change every 10,000 miles but No other team in baseball has put together be activated by now and the young, fiery estimates for comparison. Once you’ve chosen the mechanic says every 3,000, make sure a run like the Los Angeles Dodgers did this arms of Chris Withrow and Jose Dominguez a shop, ask for a detailed estimate (with no there’s a good reason. year. The last such stretch dated back to have brought the pen ERA to among the sections left blank) before you authorize Offers to waive the deductible – for the 1944 St. Louis Cardinals. Even those best in the Majors. Don Mattingly rode out repairs. Specify that you must be called to example, offering to install a used part and Cardinals have been the only team to play so all of the scrutiny from early on in the year grant permission before additional repairs. bill your insurance company for a new one. consistently well since 1900. At a place that to become one of the best young managers Make sure the work order clearly specifies: This insurance fraud could land you in a the great Vin Scully has now deemed “The in the league. Funny how only a month and Repairs to be done. world of hurt. Magic Castle,” the Dodgers found ways to some “Ws” can change perception. Lastly, All fees, including parts, labor, storage, High-pressure sales tactics. dig themselves out of holes and participate in there are the owners. Stan Kasten, Magic loaner car, etc. Just because you don’t completely understand come-from-behind victories like no local fan Johnson and the rest of the ownership group Whether new, reconditioned, or used parts what goes on under the hood doesn’t mean you has ever seen before and no Dodger team has don’t only shell out the money to get the will be used. can’t protect yourself against auto repair scams. ever done before. In recent Dodgers’ history, big names (like the Angels), but they get Acceptable payment methods. To learn more, visit the FTC’s comprehensive it has been quite the opposite. Thinking blue the right names that gel together to create Completion date. Auto Repair Basics site at www.consumer.ftc. meant expecting the worst and even when a winning product on the field. Perhaps the Diagnostic or reassembly charges if you gov/articles/0211-auto-repair-basics. • it looked like the hometown team would owners should be getting the most credit for put up another number in the loss column. at least out of sight in the rearview mirror. PUBLIC NOTICESthis successful season. Frank McCourt is win, they would find a way to somehow With this current roster, however, it is magic As successful as the Dodgers have been, fans property that remains unpaid after June 30, NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION indeed. Since Don Mattingly decided to put here in Los Angeles can expect much more 2016, will be subject to sale at public auction in 2017. The name of the assessee and The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), Yasiel Puig in the lineup, the Dodgers simply before the season ends barring a catastrophic the total tax, which was due on June 30, when used to describe property in this list, 2011, for the 2010-11 tax year, is shown refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map stopped losing. Whether it’s Andre Ethier turn of events. Matt Kemp is on his way back opposite the parcel number. Tax defaulted page, the block on the map (if applicable), real property may be redeemed by payment and the individual parcel on the map page cranking out a two-run home run in the from injury and should begin producing in a DEPARTMENT OF THE with the additional penalties and fees as further explanation of the parcel numberingor in the block. The Assessor’s maps andof all unpaid taxes and assessments, together bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game positive light for the club almost immediately. TREASURER AND TAX prescribed by law, or it may be paid under system are available in the Assessor’s Office.COLLECTORan installment plan of redemption. or Jerry Hairston hitting a comebacker to Additionally, the Dodgers’ schedule in the Notice of Divided Publication All information concerning redemption July 1, 2011, for the taxes, assessments, andThe following property tax defaulted on the pitcher who subsequently threw the ball month of September doesn’t necessarily NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION upon request, by Mark J. Saladino, Treasurer other charges for the fiscal year 2010-11:LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIESof tax-defaulted property will be furnished, into centerfield, there is a certain amount of match them up with the most formidable OF THE PROPERTY TAX DEFAULT and Tax Collector, 225 North Hill Street, Los THAT DEFAULTED IN 2011 FOR TAXES,(DELINQUENT) LISTASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGESAngeles, California 90012, 1(888) 807-2111 magic taking place on that baseball diamond opponents. September will bring a month of Made pursuant to Section 3371, or 1(213) 974-2111. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011.Revenue and Taxation CodeAMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF that sits high atop Los Angeles. games against NL West adversaries that are Pursuant to Sections 3381 through 3385, foregoing is true and correct. Executed at THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. CEJA,CARLOS AND ERENDIRA SITUSI certify under penalty of perjury that the Perhaps the hardest question to answer, all, except the Arizona Diamondbacks, well Power to Sell Tax Defaulted Property in and Los Angeles, California on August 9, 2013. 1950 4079-019-006/S2009-010 $78.8415410 MANSEL AVE LAWNDALE CA 90260-Revenue and Taxation Code, the Notice of however, is who deserves the credit? Of course, below the .500 mark in the standings. With as has been divided and distributed to various HAWTHORNE BLVD LAWNDALE CA 90260- E A S PROPERTIES SITUS 16900for Los Angeles County, State of California, there is the starting pitching staff. Clayton many MVPs on the Dodgers’ roster as there in the County. A portion of the list appears 3215 4075-012-019 $63,918.41 GALAZ,FRANK R SITUS 15230newspapers of general circulation published Kershaw is having yet another Cy Young currently are and the “next man up” attitude in each of such newspapers. FREEMAN AVE LAWNDALE CA 90260- 2130 4076-007-028 $12,246.63 Award-winning season and Zack Greinke isn’t that has even the utility players producing Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: HOLINESS CHURCH SITUS 16421 INTERNATIONAL PENTECOSTALI, Mark J. Saladino, County of Los Angeles necessarily too far behind him. Throw into like starters, Dodger fans can expect to see Notice is hereby given that the real 2914 4080-031-032 $4,864.18HAWTHORNE BLVD LAWNDALE CA 90260- and it’s easy to see that the pitching staff is that is currently favored to make it to the amount due for the taxes, assessments, and STATE OF CALIFORNIA ST LAWNDALE CA 90260-2801 4080-018- PINA,ALVARO SITUS 4528 W 164THdefault was due to non-payment of the totalCOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES1703 4076-003-019/S2010-010 $139.282011, by operation of law. The declaration ofTREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR15208 OSAGE AVE LAWNDALE CA 90260-be in tax default at 12:01 a.m. on July 1,MARK J. SALADINO NGUYEN,QUOC D AND NORMA SITUSproperties listed below were declared totheir definition of greatness pushed to itsextreme boundaries by the team from L.A. the mix Hyun-Jin Ryu, who is making his case for the NL Rookie of the Year award, opposing teams to an extremely low earned commercial property shall be subject to sale change in ownership has not been reflected 027/S2009-010 $1,933.01 S O U S A , S A N D R A M A N Dfind their names listed for the reason that aST LAWNDALE CA 90260-2626 4074-004-on the assessment roll.Property upon which a nuisance abatementof real property since January 1, 2009, may SMITH,CAROLE SITUS 4233 W 159THthat were a lien on the listed real property.Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed006 $432.05other charges levied in 2010-2011 tax yearlien has been recorded and non-residentialif the taxes remain unpaid after three years.MARTINEZ,WILLIAM SITUS 15416 YUKONWorld Series for the first time since 1988. • accounting for numerous wins while holding If the 2010-2011 taxes remain unpaid after June 30, 2014, the property will be subject ASSESSOR’S IDENTIFICATION 003/S2010-020 $805.83AVE LAWNDALE CA 90260-2453 4073-019- to sale at public auction in 2015. 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